Course Description

Instructor: Michael Shaffer

When beginning to research the American Civil War, one can face a daunting task if unsure of the various sources available - both primary and secondary accounts - and how to use them. During this course, we will explore basic research methods; investigate memoirs, regimental histories, and auto-biographies; and look at the websites offering information ranging from period newspapers to soldier service records.   

Bio: Civil War historian, instructor, lecturer, newspaper columnist, and author. Shaffer is a member of the Society of Civil War Historians, Historians of the Civil War Western Theater, and the Georgia Association of Historians. He teaches Civil War Courses at Kennesaw State University's College of Graduate and Professional Education and at Emory University, and frequently speaks to various groups across the country.